Pushing and shoving erupts among protesters, some for and some against U.S. military action in Syria, as they demonstrate Saturday in front of the White House.

Written by

Juan A. Lozano
and Ramit Plushnick-Masti

Protesters around the world took to the streets Saturday to protest for and against a possible U.S.-led attack on Syria as President Barack Obama announced he would seek congressional approval for such a move.

In Houston, home to a large population of Syrian-Americans, about 100 people lined up on opposite sides of a street in an upscale neighborhood to express opposing views on a possible U.S. attack.

"We want any kind of action. The world has stood silently and it's been too long. Something needs to be done," said Tamer Barazi, a 23-year-old civil engineer who carried a Syrian flag and a sign ...